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Dec 20 2025HEALTH

Protecting Kids: A Closer Look at the New Gender Transition Rules

The Trump administration has put forward new rules about gender transition treatments for minors. These rules aim to stop federal money from being used for certain medical steps, like puberty blockers and surgeries. The idea is to focus on treatments that are proven to work and to avoid turning kids

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

A Doctor's Stand: Protecting Kids from Risky Gender Treatments

Adm. Brian Christine, a top health official and doctor, recently spoke out against medical gender transitions for minors. He believes the Trump administration's decision to stop these procedures is the right move. Christine argues that science and ethics support this change. He says doctors should

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

New Rules Could Limit Healthcare for Transgender Kids

The U. S. government recently proposed new rules that could make it harder for transgender children to get certain medical treatments. These rules aim to stop hospitals from using federal money, like Medicaid and Medicare, to pay for gender-affirming care. This includes treatments like puberty block

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

The Hidden Cost of True Crime Stories

True crime stories are everywhere these days. They are on podcasts, TV shows, and documentaries. Many families of victims share their stories hoping it will help solve the case. But this can be really tough on them. Research shows that these stories can make things worse for the families. They ofte

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Ohio University and Coach Brian Smith: A Clash of Words

Ohio University made a big move on Wednesday. They fired coach Brian Smith. They said he did something wrong. Something that made the university look bad. But Smith isn't taking this sitting down. Smith's lawyer, Rex Elliott, sent an email. He said Smith is not happy. He said the university got it

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Ohio's Education Shake-Up: Phonics vs. Old Methods

Ohio's higher education system is facing some changes. A recent state audit found that some big-name colleges, like Cleveland State, Ohio State, and Ohio University, are still teaching old-school reading methods. These methods have been proven not to work as well as the new "science of reading" appr

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

Illinois Takes a Step: New Law Lets Terminally Ill Choose Their End

A new law in Illinois now allows adults with terminal illnesses to request life-ending medication from their doctors. This change, known as Senate Bill 1950, passed through the House and Senate with close votes and was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. The bill has sparked strong debates. So

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Dec 17 2025CRIME

The Harvard Morgue Manager's Dark Secret

A former manager at Harvard Medical School's morgue has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a shocking crime. Cedric Lodge, who worked at the morgue for over 20 years, stole body parts from cadavers donated for research and education. He then sold these stolen remains to collectors. Lodge's

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Trump Takes BBC to Court for $10 Billion Over Alleged Defamation

Donald Trump has taken legal action against the BBC, demanding a massive $10 billion in damages. He claims the British broadcaster defamed him and used unfair tactics. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, accuses the BBC of distorting his words in a documentary about the January 6, 2021, events. The BBC

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Dec 15 2025OPINION

Why Going Public Matters for Food Critics

Bill Addison, the Los Angeles Times restaurant critic, made a big move. He decided to stop hiding his identity. This is a trend in the food world. It started with Jonathan Gold, another famous critic. Both chose to be open about who they are. Why does this matter? Critics like Addison believe it's

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